Job Details of pharmacy aide

Full job description

• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work setting

• Pharmacy or drugstore

Tasks

• Compound, package and label pharmaceutical products
• Compound oral solutions, ointments and creams
• Maintain inventories of medications and prescription records of pharmaceutical products
• Prepare and maintain cleanliness of collection areas
• Advise customers on selection and use of non-prescription medication
• Check prescriptions for proper dosage
• Calculate billing charges
• Assist health care professionals
• Place stock on shelves
• Order and maintain stock of pharmaceutical supplies

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Repetitive tasks

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Organized
• Flexibility
• Reliability
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 30 to 40 hours per week